In the past year, we have seen a growing interest and commitment to the environment at both the business and consumer levels. More businesses are focused on providing environmentally friendly products ...

In my last post regarding the long-term viability of bio-based polymers, I touched on some of the primary concerns we face regarding the rise of plastics labeled as “biodegradable.” It’s an important ...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ingevity Corporation (NYSE:NGVT) today announced its Capa® thermoplastic grades obtained the OK biodegradable WATER certification by TÜV Austria Bureau of ...

With an increasing focus on environmental sustainability, researchers are seeking ways to improve the biodegradability and mechanical properties of bioplastics, particularly polylactic acid (PLA). A ...

Marine biodegradable straws and products, biodegradable in landfill, oxo-biodegradable are headlines in print, TV, and E-media. Journal articles report findings of macro-organisms like meal worms and ...

This is the first of a three-part series by TerraCycle CEO Tom Szaky that examines the benefits, risks, misconceptions and long-term viability of bioplastics. This is the first of a three-part series ...

Is it possible to recover plastic recyclates from previously unused waste streams in order to produce high-quality fibers and ...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ingevity Corporation (NYSE: NGVT) today announced its Capa® thermoplastic grades obtained the OK biodegradable MARINE certification by TÜV Austria Bureau of ...

At the third Scientific American “Science on the Hill” event, “Solving the Plastic Waste Problem”, one of the issues discussed by experts on Capitol Hill was biodegradability. So you buy something ...

How much do you know on biodegradability? 1. All bio-based plastics are biodegradable – It's a myth. Bio-based plastics can be either biodegradable or non-biodegradable (durable). Bio-PET, also known ...

In this article, we define biodegradability and its significance, its benefits and disadvantages, standards, challenges, and outlook on biodegradable nanomaterials ...

Japanese washi paper is renowned for its aesthetic beauty and its wide-array of usages. Now, a group of researchers have made a green composite material from washi which boasts a 60% increase in ...